Casey mum-of-two Sonja Loder last month completed treatment for her second bout of breast cancer and quietly celebrated by attending Wednesday's third annual Pink Lady luncheon in Canberra for Breast Cancer Network Australia.
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She was accompanied by husband Gary, the couple parents to seven-year-old twins Andrew and Bethany.
"He's been through it all the way with me," Sonja said, of her husband.
"And we want to support the people who have supported me."
Sonja had her first bout of breast cancer four years ago and found out during her second, most recent treatment that she had the BRCA gene mutation linked to a higher risk of the disease.
She underwent radiation and is waiting on the final all-clear.
An account manager in the IT industry, Sonja says her approach is eternal vigilance.
"For me, it just means heightened awareness, that there is an increased chance of it recurring, a higher risk also of ovarian cancer and that I need to be conscious of the risk to my daughter as she gets older," she said.
Sonja said BCNA helped her by providing practical information and support including regular get-togethers with others experiencing the same journey.
The lunch in the Gandel Hall at the National Gallery of Australia included the best gift bags including these sumptuous cushions.
You can buy your own for $30 from Focus on Furniture, with 100 per cent of proceeds going to Breast Cancer Network Australia.
The limited-edition cushions come in five designs.
